rapturematt

Awesome info guys!

How about electricians - any you'd recommend?

Lone Star Electric-Javier. They completely rewired the last house I redeveloped and did such a great job that the city inspector stated that he did not need to see the rest of the house because of how clean the breaker box was installed. That says a lot about the quality of work they do.

I would like to see you function to the it like reply and view new post. That could be the only hope I have right now.

I don't think you can judge a whole neighborhood on one incident. It was drug dealer killing a drug dealer. All is takes is one savvy investor to come in and purchase those apartments and cleaning them up. It is like the one house that brings the whole neighborhood down. As soon as it is fixed up and cleaned up, the whole neighborhood gains from it.

I still say buy now before you can't afford it next year.

Let's just be thankful that we are not doing what they are doing in the east coast states and doing condo conversions with old apartment complexes that really should be torn down for better built structures.

Do you know a lot about Riverside? I really think is a diamond in the rough. I can't believe people are not taking advantage of the close proximity to downtown, the universities, medical center, and low property values. Whoever buys this place will watch their property value skyrocket over the next couple of years.

I found a website for Klassic Hardwoods:

http://www.klassichardwoodfloors.com/index.html

ABC 13 just did a news spot on the busts.

It would be sweet if the HAIF had a good mobile version, but I'd waste even more time here if it did.

I think that is the point...

It will just help the editor sell more advertising for the website because he could talk about our addictions.

Is the Chronicle not mobile friendly. I have never checked, but that is a complete surprise. The should for sure be.

Is this your listing?

Where's Sam's? I don't see it on Metro's map. The only park & ride they list for Metro rail is Fannin South, which costs $2.50.

I guess you are right, I do remember the last time I had to pay, but it was nothing compared to parking downtown.

I would if I lived along the MetroRail route.

I don't live near the metro rail, but I park in their free parking area near Sam's and ride it in. That is the most convenient thing about it is you can park and then pay like 3 bucks to ride all day and go anywhere you need Downtown, Medical Center, & Museum District. Soon we will be able to ride to UH for the Coug games. That will be great.

If you need hardwoods installed I would talk to Craig at Klassic Hardwoods or Classic Hardwoods off of Almeda. The one thing that is good about them is they use recycled hardwood that has aged and they have salvaged. When you install new floor and lace it with other floors that have been there a while, you can tell. They are like 1.50 s/f for white and red oak. I totally recommend them.

Houston & Dallas has been the slowest cities I have seen when it come to loft and DT living. I don't know why considering that it is ripe for the picking. I have not been in Houston long, but you could see the loft living move starting about 10 years ago in Dallas. It was a mad rush then slowed down because the yuppies never had a place to shop or visit downtown. Eventually the commercial, retail, and restaurants came in and now it is a pretty happening.

I really believe that DT is on the cusp of being an awesome place to live. I wish I was younger, because I would move there in a sec, but the children (not yet but soon) and the dog need grass to play and the wife wants a garden. Hopefully in 20 or so years when we are empty nester, maybe we will get their chance.

Take advantage of the low prices now before you can't afford it like they people in NY can't.

Okay, I am away from computer all day, and all I can think of is, "I wonder what they are discussing on HAIF?" Yes, it is sad! The only problem that I am experincing is that the forum is not very mobile friendly. Would there be a way to do this?If not, can some recommend a good counselor to hep me with my HAIF addiction?

5015 Heatherglen Dr., Houston, TX 77096

Beautifully restored custom built Mid Century-Modern Designed by Architect William Wortham, Located in a prestige area of Meyerland !!!!

Fabulous Floor Plan with lots of Glass windows and natural light.

Sunken formal living room & raised formal dining room that features 'Saucer' Bubble Lamp (George Nelson).

The kitchen touts 'Intact' Retro-Modern suspended walnut cabinets with Original knobs. Updated SS double Oven, SS Dishwasher and glass cook top.

Kitchen Floor - VCT (Vinyl Composition Tile) detailing a unique pattern from Ralph Wilson house (The Wilsonart House), founder of the laminate company which is located in Temple Texas.

http://www.wilsonart.com/wilsonhouse/slideshow.aspx

http://www.wilsonart.com/wilsonhouse/fastfacts.aspx

Poured Terrazzo floors in the entrance and den area, pristine Walnut paneled walls in the den.

Master suite has a great sitting area with large windows overlooking the back yard.

MLS # 5965241

I am confused a little. Is the picture of the house in the slideshow the house? It does not look like the same house that is on the MLS.

I don't think it is necessarily think you need to use galvanized nails but I still will recommend it. Especially around the bath area. You will never believe how fast something can rust out in a bathroom. I just did a house and took out some nails that were in the house for over 70 years. They were still shinny in the places other than the bathroom and nearly all of the bathroom nails broke or were completely rusted out when I was taking out the sub-flooring

In real focus, you need to make sure they are shanked. I think you have that covered though.

According to the article, it is not the traveling exhibits they are worried about:

"Adolph said the Sugar Land museum will be able to house many exhibits and items that are now in storage because there is not enough space to show them at the Houston facility."

I love this idea. Putting all of our museums in one place creates horrible traffic. No one is "forced" to visit a museum's annex, it's just one more option for fun stuff to do with the kids.

Plus, I live half way between the old museum and this new one, so I can easily go to both. That will give my daughter a chance to hear me delicate flower about Sugar Land, which I'm sure will be an important part of her education.

If you are worried about traffic, then ride the MetroRail that is what it is there for! It is cheaper than parking anyhow.

I still think that all of it needs be put in the same location. I mean I am all about Sugarland growing into a thriving suburb, but it is was it is, a suburb. I think it is important to keep certain things within the proper city that we call Houston.

For example, it drives me nuts that the New York Giants and Jets play in New Jersey, or the Dallas Cowboys play in Irving and eventually further to Arlington. IMO museums, sports teams, major theaters for the arts should all be in the same location and near downtown for the patrons convenience.

What about Chuy's?

I can't believe anyone has not brought up:

The point of my rant is this, a good RE agent can add value to a transaction but from my personal experience a lot of RE agents add virtually no value. Many people go to them because they hold a key to the most important asset there is when it comes to selling a house. That being the MLS. Houses in suburbia that list for about $250,000 and less don't take a whole lot of selling. They are what they are, you put a sign in the yard and a listing online and go on your way. If you can get people to list in this market, you will make your money. Agents who work older neighborhoods with widely varing prices and less cookie cutter house seem to be the ones that earn their money. They have to know the market and work hard and generally don't make nearly as much as the agents in suburbia. I salute them and would never consider buying or selling in those areas without them. The soccer moms doing RE part time in suburbia I could live without.

I agree with you 100%. A RE Agent is not what it used to be. You used to be able to depend on them to do all the research, know their farm area, and not be afraid to tell you something just because they don't want to lose the sale or get in trouble. It is called education and unfortunately I think most RE agents don't have enough of it now. I really think that you should have to get a bachelors before you step into that field instead of spending a hard week in class to get your license.

I used a RE agent recently who did not know anything. I practically had to teach them on how to purchase the home I wanted. The only reason that I really needed them was to get access to the MLS database. It is nearly worth it for me to go spend the week in class and get my license myself instead of depending on a green RE agent and belive me there are more green ones out there than experienced ones.

It is a shame that people feel they have to sue their RE agent to get results, but if they RE licesing board would have been more rigid on their acceptance of new agents, then they maybe would not be in the situation of being sued in the first place.

I agree about being landlocked, but there are plenty of open spaces north of them they might consider. After all, that whole area is called the "Museum District". I am sure they have precedence over some of the cookie cutter townhome developers for land.

Assuming who really builds the structure depends on the quality that you are getting. If you are looking at highrise lofts, you really don't have to look at it as much simply because you know that it was pretty much built to commercial standards, but townhomes are a different story. We all know what some of the townhomes are built like. Some of them, I would not buy if they were only one year old just because it is put together so poorly.

I still say stick with the top floor loft. It is the best bang for your buck.